stock is 525, if you put the new 520 one shoulder in it sticks a bit further out. If you put it shoulder out, it sticks a bit further in.
In other words you don't get it exact either way, the difference is about the same.
use channel lock pliers
On Aug 16, 2011, at 9:19 AM, Henrik Bo Pedersen wrote:
> Hmmm, that puts the numbers in towards the case.
>> Well, good thing I didn't bend down the lock washer yet ... :-)
>> What is a good way to get a nice bend on that washer: wood chisel and then a flat tip punch? Gently.
>> Henrik
>> On Aug 15, 2011, at 1:17 AM, Zoran wrote:
>>> Actually raised side goes out. Stock sprocket is flat on back side so should any you replace it with.
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Zoran Vujasinovic
>> TWF Racing
>> 775-786-4881
>> www.twfracing.com
>>>>>>>>>> On Aug 14, 2011, at 1:20 PM, Henrik Bo Pedersen wrote:
>>>>> Thanks Ernest
>>>>>> On Aug 13, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Ernest Montague wrote:
>>>>>>> raised in
>>>>>> That makes sense - it puts the engraved sprocket part number and tooth count facing out and readable.
>>>>>>> I use a two by four and block the wheel.
>>>>>> Yep. that's what I've done on other bikes
>>>>>>> put the chain on and SEE how many links you need, much safer
>>>>>> Good idea. I'll route the chain - which is exactly 110 links - and see how it fits.
>>>>>> Henrik
>>>>>>>>>> On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:43 PM, Henrik Bo Pedersen wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Sorry - rookie question alert:
>>>>>>>>>> I'm exchanging my stock chain/sprocket setup for a Superlite 520 conversion kit, keeping the stock 15/45 gearing.
>>>>>>>>>> - the 520 transmission sprocket has one side flat and the other side has a raised area. When comparing to the tooth alignment on the stock sprocket it looks like the raised side should face out and away from the engine. Is that correct?
>>>>>>>>>> - from the manual it looks like I will need to put the chain on and block the rear wheel (2x4) in order to tighten the nut to the 105 ft.lbs. specified in the manual. Correct?
>>>>>>>>>> - since I'm keeping stock 15/45 gearing I should count out 110 links - as specified in the manual - on the new chain - right?
>>>>>>>>>> Anything else I should keep an eye out for?
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>>> Henrik
>>>>>>>>>>